Dear YMCA Family,

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the challenging circumstances related to the effects of Hurricane Ian. We want you to know that YMCA of Southwest Florida is here for you and our community as we have been for over 55 years.

We miss every member of our Y family and while we cannot wait to re-open our doors, our top priority is the safety of all members, participants, staff and volunteers.

Our team continues to work with our insurance company and adjusters to address the damage to the facility and make the necessary repairs to welcome you back safely. While we do not have an exact re-opening date, there will be a phased approach to our restoration efforts: mitigation, remediation and repair. We will continue to provide regular updates as we progress in this process.

We know you are anxiously awaiting to return to our facility; however, at the Y, we are not defined by our walls and have several ways for you to participate in your favorite YMCA activities. These opportunities can be found at the lower portion of this email.

STAY WITH US

As a member of the Y, you are not only a member of a health and wellness facility; you are part of our mission to strengthen Southwest Florida. In difficult times, the Y pivots to use our resources to offer solutions – and you can help. We ask you to stay with us and keep your membership active, not as a facility member but as a cause-driven member.

Keeping your membership active will allow the Y to remain focused on our efforts to help rebuild the community. Our communities have never experienced the devastation it has suffered over the past few weeks and the needs are more than ever. Your Y is committed to rebuilding our communities one step at a time through its hurricane relief efforts and ability to meet whatever needs our neighbors face in the unforeseeable future. We are in this together; we are Southwest Florida Strong. Your membership makes it possible for the Y to give back and serve. We cannot do this alone. To learn more about our hurricane relief efforts, please visit www.ymcaswfl.org.

Thank you so much for continuing to be a valued member of our Y community. We wish you good health during the time we are apart.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to find out more information on how you can participate in YMCA programs and activities, please contact Liz Nason at lnason@ymcaswfl.org.

Sincerely,

YMCA of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Team

STAY ACTIVE THROUGH YMCA PROGRAMS

Here are some ways you can continue to participate in YMCA programs.

Take a class at the Englewood YMCA

We understand the need to stay healthy and well throughout this time, so our Englewood YMCA will be offering outdoor group ex and aquatic classes and access to the pool during limited hours starting Monday, October 24^th. Class schedules can be found here.

FULL SCHEDULE

Utilize your Association Membership

We continue to encourage you to utilize your association membership and visit any YMCA of Southwest Florida branch during this time. The two closest open facilities to Englewood are the Venice YMCA and Franz Ross YMCA. Both branches are equipped with a large list of amenities for you to enjoy. You can find a list of the branches’ amenities, classes and programs by visiting our website.

Participate in YMCA Programs

Englewood YMCA will begin its swim lesson and swim team programming in November. Volleyball and basketball clinics will also be available next month.

Experience the Y like Never Before

A new kind of membership, now available to all Englewood YMCA members, YMCA360 brings to life the Y's people, places and programs and brings your membership full circle. YMCA 360 is available through your membership, where you can stream your favorite programs, classes and instructors anywhere, anytime, using your device, including mobile, desktop and TV apps.

Family Engagement

On Friday, October 28^th, the Englewood YMCA will host its annual Trunk or Treat event at SKY Academy from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This is a free event for the community and all are welcome. You and your family can come in costume for a fun and safe Trunk or Treating experience. You also can participate by joining us as a sponsor, where you can decorate your vehicle in a fun and spooky way and bring some happiness to our children, who have been through so much this past month. We hope you can join us!